Description
Dubai chocolate pistachio cake squares are a decadent dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with the buttery crunch of pistachios, often topped with a rich ganache. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, these elegant squares are perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (divided)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for ganache, optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour in the hot water or coffee and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in half of the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- If using ganache, heat cream until hot (not boiling), then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over the cooled cake and sprinkle with remaining pistachios.
- Allow ganache to set, then cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
Use hot coffee instead of water to intensify the chocolate flavor.Toast pistachios beforehand for added depth of flavor.Let the ganache set fully before slicing for clean cuts.Dust with powdered sugar if not using ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
